The Togo-France partnership took a decisive step forward on June 5, 2026, during a meeting of the Local Development Committee (CLD) in Lomé. The gathering served as a platform to assess progress in the joint sustainable and solidarity-based investment initiatives, while also charting the course for cooperative efforts spanning 2026 to 2028.

The CLD, a key coordination mechanism uniting French development teams in Togo with Togolese stakeholders, aims to harmonize development actions in alignment with the country’s national priorities. This structured dialogue ensures that resources are strategically deployed to maximize impact across critical sectors.

Breakthroughs in education, vocational training and social cohesion

Significant strides have been made in education, vocational training, territorial development, entrepreneurship, and social cohesion over the past years. In higher education, France’s support for the establishment of the Togo Polytechnic School stands out, alongside the awarding of 95 French government scholarships to Togolese students. The Études en France program welcomed over 8,200 individuals in 2025, expanding its footprint with new Campus France hubs in Lomé and Kara.

The network of French-approved schools has also flourished, growing from 857 students four years ago to over 2,500 learners today—demonstrating the deepening ties in educational cooperation.

Cultural and sports initiatives benefit 17,000+ participants

France’s backing has extended to the cultural and creative industries, reaching more than 17,000 attendees through events, training over 350 professionals, and supporting 24 artistic residencies. Additionally, the creation of the National Agency for Training of Local Authorities (ANFCT) has reinforced efforts toward decentralization and local governance capacity-building.

€395 million committed to transformative projects

The French Development Agency (AFD) has mobilized nearly €395 million to fund high-impact projects across Togo. These investments have translated into tangible improvements: access to clean drinking water for more than 552,000 people, electricity for approximately 125,000 households, and the modernization of 49 technical and vocational training centers.

Rural infrastructure has also seen substantial upgrades, with over 600 kilometers of rural roads constructed or rehabilitated, directly benefiting more than 500,000 agricultural producers. These collective efforts underscore the transformative potential of targeted foreign investment in fostering inclusive growth.

Three strategic priorities for 2026-2028

The upcoming three-year cooperation framework will focus on three core priorities: fostering inclusive and job-creating growth, enhancing access to essential infrastructure and services, and strengthening governance, human rights, and social cohesion.

Special emphasis will be placed on youth employability, private sector development, entrepreneurship, and empowering local governance structures. Gender equality and targeted support for the Savanes region have been identified as cross-cutting priorities, ensuring that no community is left behind in the pursuit of sustainable progress.

Through this structured partnership, France reaffirms its commitment to accompanying Togo on its path toward inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development, in close collaboration with other technical and financial partners.